CULLMAN - According to Capt. Becky Boyd of the Cullman City Police Department, the investigation into the suspicious death of Leslie Clements is still ongoing. An autopsy has been performed, but the the cause of death is still undetermined pending additional examinations.
This is the latest update in a series of events that have unfolded since early Friday:
Friday, Sept. 16:...
CULLMAN - Late last week, Cullman City Police Department narcotics investigators, along with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and the United States Postal Service conducted a controlled delivery.
A package containing more than 2 pounds of marijuana was delivered to a residence on the northwest side of town. Daniel Jackson Jones, 23, of...
Photo: Good Samaritan Health Clinic Executive Director Jolanda Hutson, right, accepts a $6,000 donation from Merchants Bank of Alabama.
CULLMAN - The second annual Caring for Cullman Concert, benefiting the Good Samaritan Health Clinic, was held on Monday evening at Cullman High School, presented by the Triumphant Quartet and Cullman High's own Paige Harbison, who is an entertainer at Dollywood.
Matt...
CULLMAN - The West Point Lady Warriors volleyball team has found another venue besides Jim Boyd Gymnasium where they enjoy playing.
It's the Fazi-Richard Athletic Center at St. Bernard Prep School. In a span of four days, the Lady Warriors have gone 7-0 vs. the opposition at St. Bernard's beautiful facility.
The latest was a regular season sweep of the Lady...
Note: Photo shows Watson's Greenhouse mums from 2013. The mums you'll see at Festhalle won't be in full bloom yet, but the photo shows what you'll have to look forward to with the mums you purchase there on Thursday!
Festhalle News
Don't forget to go by and get your fall mums Thursday at the Festhalle!
Royane Watson, of Watson's Greenhouse, will be...
CULLMAN - Kmart in Cullman will be closing its doors for good in December. The closure is one of 64 happening nationwide. Liquidation sales are reported to begin this week.
According to a report from Business Insider, Sears Holdings, which owns Sears and Kmart, informed Kmart employees of the closures last Friday.
Local Kmart management did not respond to inquiries. "We...
CULLMAN - Saturday morning the Green Gators of the VIP AYSO Special Needs Soccer League fought the law, and this time, the law didn’t win as the Green Gators defeated the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) 11-2 in their second annual soccer game.
“It is a great event. It brings the Sheriff’s Department together with some young kids and young...
WEST POINT - The West Point Lady Warriors were unstoppable Tuesday night as they took down both Good Hope and Vinemont in a sweep of the tri-match action at Jim Boyd Gymnasium.
GOOD HOPE vs. WEST POINT
First on the docket for the Lady Warriors were the Good Hope Lady Raiders. Good Hope jumped out to an early lead thanks in...
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board’s meeting for September took place Tuesday evening in the central office boardroom.
Recognitions were the highlight of the meeting with Premier Bank awarding Technology Innovation Grants to four area teachers. Recipients were Savannah Wood of East Elementary School for $1,000, Jennifer Crumpton of West Elementary for $500, Patti Britton of East Elementary and...
CULLMAN - No. 8 ranked Geraldine from Class 3A visited Cullman High School Tuesday for a tri-match with Guntersville and Cullman.
The Lady Bulldogs lost the first set to Guntersville 25-16. That was the last time during the day Geraldine experienced defeat.
Geraldine regrouped and took two straight from Guntersville 25-23 and 15-11 in the tiebreaker.
The Lady Bulldogs then pulled out...
HANCEVILLE - John Glasscock is Wallace State’s new Adult Education Coordinator.
Glasscock, 40, comes to Wallace State after previous stops at Central Alabama and Enterprise State and extensive General Education Development (GED) work in Colorado, where he served as an Adult Education instructor in prisons through the Colorado Department of Corrections in Denver.
“I’m excited to get back to something I’m...
VINEMONT - St. Bernard shook off mistakes and watched Ashley Duke put on a serving clinic in the tiebreaker of a 5-game set with the Vinemont Lady Eagles Monday evening.
Duke scored every point in a 15-0 triumph that gave St. Bernard a 3-2 edge, coming from behind in this hotly contested match that was played in an hour and...
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Association of Nursing Students (ANS) is paying it forward to a military medical unit with each T-shirt they sell this week for their own program.
Each year, the ANS organization creates one or two T-shirts for students to purchase as a fundraiser for their club. A perk for the students who purchase the...
CULLMAN - Jerome Flanigan, the man Cullman City Police Department (CPD) investigators have been searching for since Friday, has been located. Flanigan was named as a person of interest in the CPD's investigation into a suspicious death.
According to CPD Capt. Becky Boyd, "We have located and interviewed Jerome Flanigan. He is currently being held at Cullman County Detention Center...
Pictured L-R: Miranda and Jackson Patterson, Mayor Townson, Brad and Karlee Patterson
CULLMAN - Mayor Max A. Townson has officially proclaimed Sept. 26 “Family Day” in the city of Cullman. Brad and Miranda Patterson of the Alabama Family Rights Association (ALFRA) were on hand, along with their children Karlee and Jackson, to receive the proclamation. ALFRA is a nonprofit organization...
Updated Sept. 20, 2:06 p.m.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College will host a health fair and LifeSouth blood drive on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Wellness Center on the Hanceville campus.
Held from 9 a.m.-noon, the health fair is free and open to the public. Screenings will be available for blood pressure, weight and body mass index.
A number of Wallace...
CULLMAN - Jessica Patterson is living her dream. Patterson, a graduate of Fairview High School, is enjoying her first year as a Crimsonette in the University of Alabama’s famous Million Dollar Band.
The Crimsonettes are an elite group of majorettes, known throughout the country. This year, Patterson is the only new member from Cullman County. The daughter of Cullman City...
CULLMAN - Last night, the Cullman High School (CHS) band hosted the 33rd Annual Cullman County Band Exhibition, with Vinemont, Good Hope, West Point, Fairview, Holly Pond, Hanceville, Cold Springs and Cullman sending their bands to showcase to the community their halftime shows that are being performed this football season.
Amber Gentry, mother of two CHS band members, talked about...
CULLMAN COUNTY - Next week, all teams in The Cullman Tribune/Cullman Sense coverage area will get away from grueling and intense play of regional games in the Alabama High School Athletic Association.
Some teams may wish they could stay in the regional schedule and keep up their momentum after claiming a victories Friday night during the fifth week of the...
CULLMAN - Clucknbrew went off without a hitch Saturday, in spite of the day’s on-and-off rain and drizzle. The annual Cullman Parks and Recreation Department (CP&R) event was held downtown at Depot Park and was all about wings, craft beer and, of course, football!
Local couple Trista Franks and Kiesha Sweatmon came to Clucknbrew to support Franks’ father, who took...
CULLMAN - A shooting on the city's southwest side Saturday night left one person injured. Cullman Police Department (CPD) officers responded to a report of shots fired at 6:20 p.m. at the home of Terry Fields at 1410 Second St. SW.
George Lamar Flanigan, 38, was found with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. He was transported by ambulance to...
CULLMAN - West Point played its best volleyball of the season this week. A 9-1 record was capped off by posting six victories on Saturday in the fifth annual St. Bernard Prep School Invitational.
The Lady Warriors went through the rest of the competition, losing only one set all day. The momentum they built in pool play took them to...
FAIRVIEW - A cross country rivalry between Cold Springs High School and St. Bernard Prep School continued on Saturday in the Fairview Invitational.
Two of the top programs among the smaller classifications in the Alabama High School Athletic Association went down to the wire. Cold Springs edged St. Bernard by a point in the varsity division with the Lady Saints...
Updated Sept. 17, 9:45 p.m.
CULLMAN - A shooting on the city's southwest side tonight left one person injured. Cullman Police Department (CPD) investigators are still on the scene of the incident, which happened in a residence on Second Street Southwest between Morgan and Denson Avenues at approximately 6 p.m.
The victim, George Lamar Flanigan, 38, is the brother of Jerome...
CULLMAN - Cpl. Larry M. Dunn's long journey home will finally be complete today, when the soldier's remains will be laid to rest here in Cullman County. The family will receive friends at Cullman-Heritage Funeral Home from 10-11 a.m. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. Following the funeral, Dunn and his family will be escorted by the Patriot Guard Riders to Mt. Carmel...
CORDOVA - The Good Hope Raiders looked to get their first win of the season and in the region at Cordova. Unfortunately, those plans did not go as planned at all as Cordova took control from the opening snap and ended up shutting out the Raiders 41-0.
Cordova did not waste any time getting into the end zone on their...
ARLEY - The Meek Tigers earned a much needed win Friday night over the Gaylesville Trojans, claiming victory in their Homecoming game, 40-8.
Coming off a rocky few weeks, Meek finally put it all together and capitalized on the Trojans’ errors. The Tigers’ talent shined, but was helped along the way as the Trojans handed Meek seven turnovers throughout the...
BREMEN - The Cold Springs Eagles hosted the Falkville Blue Devils tonight for their homecoming game and it was not disappointing for them as they sent the Blue Devils back home with an L, taking the victory 48-22.
Cold Springs senior Nicholas Rollo had the Devils’ defensive line busy all night with rushes up the middle, and they were seemingly...
FULTONDALE - It was a rough night for the Vinemont Eagles as they took Interstate 65 into Fultondale to take on the Wildcats. Fultondale rattled off 326 yards of offense on their way to a 55-14 victory.
It looked like both teams were in for a long night in the turnover department early in the first quarter. Vinemont’s Garrett Boland...
HANCEVILLE - J.B. Pennington running back Trey Griffin took matters into his own hands in the fourth quarter when the Hanceville Bulldogs were on a comeback attempt in this 3A, Region 6 battle at Ray Talley Stadium.
Griffin racked up 110 yards rushing on 11 carries in the final period, setting up two touchdowns to help his Tigers escape Hanceville...
FT. PAYNE – Cullman started the season slowly entering Friday night’s game against the Wildcats without a regional win, but the Cats took over in dominant fashion, putting up 17 unanswered points, defeating Ft. Payne 34-10.
The first quarter saw Cats’ star QB Fletcher Jennings put up an impressive aerial display, though many of the deep passes which would have...
Updated: Sept. 16 at 9:17 p.m.
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating Jerome Flanigan and Kayla Thursby.
Flanigan, a 34-year-old African-American male, and Thursby, a white female, are persons of interest in the CPD's investigation of a suspicious death and a residential fire. This is related to this morning's discovery of the body...
Pictured, l-r: American Legion Post 4 Sgt. at Arms Sid Parker, Don Reid, Mayor Townson, Commander Dan Raley, American Legion Auxiliary Sgt. at Arms Diane Raley and American Legion Auxiliary President Becky Barnard
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson proclaimed today, Sept. 16, as The American Legion Day this morning at Cullman City Hall. Townson was joined by members...
CULLMAN - Today is National POW/MIA Recognition Day across the country, and the local chapters of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars held a special ceremony this morning to commemorate it.
Fifth-grade students from Vinemont Elementary School joined in on the event at VFW Post 2214 in Cullman, where they got to witness a moving POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony....
Updated Sept. 16 at 1:27 p.m.
CULLMAN - A 33-year-old woman was found deceased this morning in the southwest part of the city of Cullman under what Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick has confirmed as suspicious circumstances. The woman has been identified as Leslie Clements.
Clements was found in an apartment in the 1000 block of Fuller Street.
"About 8:42 a.m....
Photo: Dr. Bruce Moylan, left, and the rest of his crew
BAILEYTON - Bullet manufacturer Moylan LLC was founded in 2015 and hopes to “provide innovative ammunition to the American consumer,” according to its owner, Dr. Bruce Moylan.
According the company’s website, “Moylan LLC brings engineered performance to the ammunition industry by supplying unique ammunition alternatives to the shooting public. Our...
J.B. Pennington Tigers (4-0, 2-0) @ Hanceville Bulldogs (2-2, 1-1)
3A, Region 6
Ray Talley Stadium - Hanceville, Friday 7 p.m.
SERIES: Hanceville leads 32-19-2
LAST TIME: Hanceville defeated J.B. Pennington 39-13 in 2009
LAST WEEK: Hanceville defeated Vinemont 28-22, J.B. Pennington defeated Locust Fork 28-26.
Hanceville welcomes a J.B. Pennington squad that is off to its best start since 1994. The Tigers have not...
CULLMAN - It was easy going for the St. Bernard Lady Saints Thursday afternoon as they controlled the net and the scoring, dropping the Falkville Lady Blue Devils in straight sets 25-20, 25-19 and 25-15.
The Lady Saints took a commanding lead early in set one thanks in part to an early kill by Avy Whaley and a pair of...
CULLMAN - Cullman had to make adjustments on the floor tonight to accommodate for the absence of sophomore libero Bailey Swann, who was recovering from food poisoning.
The Lady Bearcats dropped a three-game set on Thursday afternoon to 6A, Area 14 foe Albertville. Then in the evening time, they bounced back to sweep Randolph of Huntsville two games to none.
Coach...
Photo: l-r, Joe Golden, Bill Strandlund and Josh Speakman speak to attendees after the CCCDC meeting.
GOOD HOPE - Three local schools will be able to supply their students with Google Chromebooks now, thanks to grants approved tonight by the Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC).
The CCCDC awarded $11,952 to Fairview Middle School, $10,000 to West Point Intermediate School and...
Photo: The group on Sunday, Sept. 11 who broke ground on the new Outdoor Classroom
CULLMAN - Were you that child who learned tactically? You might have wanted to feel the texture of tree bark, or the smoothness of a stone, or maybe you loved to hold wiggly worms in your hands, not caring one bit if you got dirty....
Photo: Left to right: Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail, Deputy Chief Adam Hadder, Lt. Brannon Hammick and Police Chief Bob Long (Aug. 25, 2016)
Late last month, we reported that two Hanceville officers had been recognized for their role in busting a national auto theft ring. Here are the details of the events leading up to that recognition...
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville...
Photo: St. Bernard students Ben Swalley and Eli Michelfelder take advantage of the lobby in the new Liberal Arts Center at St. Bernard Prep.
CULLMAN - St. Bernard Abbey will celebrate 125 years of service to the North Alabama community with a four-day weekend of festivities in Cullman, Sept. 23-26.
Just four years after German-speaking monks from Pennsylvania arrived in Cullman...
From the City of Cullman: The bids for the U.S. Highway 278 resurfacing project – to resurface U.S. 278 from I-65 to East Point – will be let Sept. 30, 2016. Once the bids are accepted, work should begin sometime in November 2016.
ATTENTION CONTRACTORS: The State of Alabama has notified the City of Cullman that all non-residential permits issued by building departments will be subject to a fee of $1 per $1,000 of construction authorized. This fee will be sent to the State of Alabama: The City of Cullman will receive none of the proceeds. All non-residential permits issued after Oct....
CULLMAN - If you are a fan of great volleyball action, then Tuesday was the day and Cullman was the place for you as the Lady Bearcats welcomed the Brewer Lady Patriots to town for an area showdown.
Cullman got the match going with two quick points, a hit from Tiffani Schwaiger and a punch by Kennedy Wren before Brewer...
Photo: Cullman Juvenile Probation Officer Kathy Wilson, Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock and Tajuan McCarty
CULLMAN - Tajuan McCarty, founder of The WellHouse in Birmingham, on Tuesday night spoke to a large crowd at Desperation Church about the harsh realities that affect some people’s lives; she included her own story as a victim of human trafficking, among other atrocities,...
CULLMAN - It was a packed house at the VFW on Tuesday evening. More than 70 people, including many elected officials, turned out to hear the special guest speaker at this month’s Cullman County Republican Women meeting. Newly-elected Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia was the man of the hour.
McCutcheon, mild-mannered and, some might say, more soft-spoken...
CULLMAN - Victory was very satisfying for the St. Bernard Prep School Lady Saints Tuesday evening.
Playing at the Fazi-Richard Athletic Center for the first time on the season, the Lady Saints put together a solid performance to defeat Whitesburg Christian from Huntsville three games to one.
It was the first win of the season for the squad and new coach...
Photo: Wallace State sophomore Trey Hanvey sizes up a putt during the Wallace State Fall Invitational.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s men’s golf team finished third in the 2016 Wallace State Fall Invitational, which wrapped up Tuesday at Cross Creek Golf Course.
Wallace State’s Garrett Senia finished runner-up individually after Eastern Florida’s Brad Bawden outlasted Senia in a one-hole playoff. Both Senia...
Photo: CRMC Foundation Executive Director Maria Stanford congratulates Danny Adams, right, who was the winner of the Million Dollar Hole-in-One Shootout. No one actually made the hole-in-one to win the $1 million, but Adams was the closest.
CULLMAN - Changes have been made through the years, but the tradition of golf fundraising has never been more popular than it...
CULLMAN - On Monday night, Cullman High School hosted its annual College and Career Fair for students. The event gives students, especially seniors, a chance to speak with admissions counselors and students from several colleges and universities from all over the state of Alabama; even a few representatives from out-of-state were in attendance.
CHS Principal Kim Hall said that the...
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Town Council met Monday evening, with all members of the council in attendance.
The minutes from the August meeting were approved, and the council quickly moved ahead to old business.
It was reported that the plans for the new Fairview Senior Center have passed all inspections and the builders have been given approval to get started on...
Photo: Cullman City Police Chief Kenny Culpepper and Cullman City Attorney Roy W. Williams, Jr. chat after the meeting is adjourned.
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council came together for a regularly-scheduled meeting on Monday evening, with all members present. The meeting was efficient and over in less than 20 minutes.
After normal housekeeping business, the approval of the last meeting’s...
GOOD HOPE - Monday afternoon was big for Good Hope Middle School. It was the first time they got a crack at Vinemont since they lost the 2015 county championship game to the Eagles in a stunning upset.
Good Hope started the game with an attempted onside kick but the ball didn’t travel the required 10 yards and Vinemont took...
L-R: Leny Chacon (vice-president of the Cullman County LGBT), Lauren Chacon (social media director), Josh Coleman (president) and Patrick Camp (outreach director)
CULLLMAN - This weekend, the Cullman County Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) group held a gathering at the Cullman County Democratic headquarters in downtown Cullman. Activists, both LGBT and straight, were in attendance to strategize and to...
Photo: Conor Berry shares his drone with Mr. John Burks for the Physical Science Class project at St. Bernard Prep.
CULLMAN - A remote control drone was recently used as part of a speed experiment in physical science class at St. Bernard Prep. While the drone itself was just plain cool, the temperature outside was a balmy 95 degrees. However...
CULLMAN - If you are a serious runner looking for a challenge, and you just happen to prefer running beside a peaceful lake surrounded by large pine trees, then this is the race for you. Running in Circles is happening Oct. 15-16 at Sportsman Lake Park. It’s at 24-hour challenge race, which will last, you guessed it, 24 hours,...
CULLMAN – Football season has officially arrived. Time for kickoffs and tailgate parties. Time to throw back some beers with friends while cheering on your favorite sports team. With this season comes something to make it even more spectacular: Cullman City Parks and Recreation Department’s yearly Clucknbrew.
The Clucknbrew event is every football fan’s (or even non-football fan’s) dream. Wings,...
CULLMAN COUNTY - Hanceville, Holly Pond and West Point found the formula that was needed on Friday night in must-win situations from regional play in week four of the 2016 area football regular season schedule.
Now that the Bulldogs, Broncos and Warriors are 1-1 in the respective region, it gives each of them hope they can continue to build on...
TRIMBLE - Thirty-five boats took to Smith Lake Saturday for the third annual Fishing for a Cure 4ALS Tournament. Conditions at sunrise were cloudy, then turned into sunshine with the temperature hitting the low 90s by the time the event ended at 2 p.m.
The purpose of the event was to raise money for the Alabama Chapter of the ALS...
CULLMAN - Christian music, country and Broadway fans will be delighted to know that local artists, Eric Bennett and Paige Harbison, will be performing at this year’s second annual Caring for Cullman Concert, brought to you by the Good Samaritan Health Clinic. Save the date: Monday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Cullman High School auditorium.
Bennett, who is a member of...
CULLMAN - Christian music, country and Broadway fans will be delighted to know that local artists, Eric Bennett and Paige Harbison, will be performing at this year’s second annual Caring for Cullman Concert, brought to you by the Good Samaritan Health Clinic. Save the date: Monday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Cullman High School auditorium.
Bennett, who is a member of...
TRINITY - The Meek Tigers traveled north to West Morgan High School to face off against the Decatur Heritage Christian Academy Eagles (DHCA) Friday night, after dropping a close contest at home against Lynn last week. The Tigers have shown strength in their running game, but continued the trend they set last week of missed opportunities, costly penalties and...
GOOD HOPE - This was a big region game for Good Hope as they looked to avoid going 0-3 on the season and 0-2 in the region in their game against Hamilton. But the Bulldogs were just a little too much for the Raiders to handle, as Hamilton ended up taking the game 35-24.
It did not take long for...
BLOUNTSVILLE - After a narrow loss to the J.B. Pennington Tigers last week, the Holly Pond Broncos traveled to Susan Moore for the Bulldogs' homecoming. The home team was 0-2 for the season and looking for a victory on their special day, while the visitors were hoping to redeem themselves and make their record 3-1. The Broncos emerged victorious,...
HANCEVILLE - Making plays on both sides of the football in the fourth quarter was the key to carry the Hanceville Bulldogs to a thrilling 28-22 victory over the Vinemont Eagles Friday night at Ray Talley Stadium.
The offense took control when the Bulldogs broke a tie, taking the ball 50 yards to the end zone on a 32-yard run...
WEST POINT - The West Point Warriors hosted the Springville Tigers tonight and both very physical teams showed their tenacity early on.
Springville messed up on their first play, fumbling at their own 27-yard line, and the Warriors took full advantage and scored early, putting 7 on the board after some great up-front blocking from the offensive line gave Cameron...
SUMITON - It was a perfect night for football when the No. 8 Addison Bulldogs took to the road to face the Sumiton Christian Eagles.
Addison won the toss and elected to defer to the second half, sending their defense to the field first, and it proved to be the right decision. The Bulldogs’ kickoff pinned the Eagles deep in...
CULLMAN – Oxford and Cullman came out swinging in the first quarter, each scoring on their first two drives, but Oxford kept on the gas, defeating Cullman 52-28.
Though the Bearcats jumped out to a quick start, moving the ball effortlessly down the field in the team’s first drives, Oxford’s grinding mentality and offensive explosion by Tyetus Smith-Lindsey kept the...
Last updated Sept. 10, 5:15 p.m.
CULLMAN - A pedestrian was hit and killed on Highway 157 West in front of Logan's Roadhouse Friday evening.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick confirmed that Reuben Doss, 55, from Alabaster was struck and killed by a vehicle as he crossed the highway going toward the Shell station near exit 310 at approximately 9:15...
DODGE CITY - The Dodge City Town Council held a regular meeting on Thursday evening, where they discussed the Town’s blood drive, forming a neighborhood watch and receiving their Insurance Service Office (ISO) rating.
Mayor Tawana Canada praised local leaders for handling the Town’s First Responders Blood Drive, stating, “I just want to say thank you for doing so much...
CULLMAN - Members of the Cullman County Board of Education were recognized and honored at the regular board meeting Thursday evening.
All board members participate in the Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB) Academy, which provides ongoing training on important education, legal and governance issues. Cold Springs representative Wendy Crider earned a Masters 3rd year, Chris Carter of Fairview a...
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley signed a compromise bill on Thursday to use Alabama’s BP settlement funds to pay off a portion of the state’s debt, fund Medicaid and improve roads in Baldwin and Mobile Counties.
The Alabama Legislature gave final approval to the bill Wednesday night after lawmakers agreed to a compromise on how to use the money.
The bill,...
WARRIOR, Ala. (AP) - A driver has been charged after authorities say he refused to stop for police and went the wrong way before crashing into another vehicle, killing one person.
Citing jail records, news outlets report 36-year-old Donald Hornsby Wright II of Hanceville is charged with murder in 67-year-old James Richard Olvey’s death.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says in...
CULLMAN COUNTY - An early morning wreck on Thursday left a Holly Pond man dead, according to troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).
David Byron Thomas, 41, was pronounced dead at the scene by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick. Troopers said the 1994 Mazda Thomas was driving left the road and hit an embankment. The incident occurred...
Vinemont Eagles (1-1, 0-1) @ Hanceville Bulldogs (1-2, 0-1)
3A, Region 6
Ray Talley Stadium - Hanceville, Friday 7 p.m.
SERIES: Hanceville leads 17-13
LAST TIME: Hanceville defeated Vinemont 26-20 in 2015
LAST WEEK: Vinemont lost to Locust Fork 35-20, Hanceville lost to Fultondale 59-8.
It’s a must-win game for both teams in their second game in regional play. Vinemont's Garrett Boland passed for 334...
GOOD HOPE- Just two days removed from their first match vs. Holly Pond on their newly minted floor, the Good Hope Raiders suited up once again, this time for a tri-county match with Vinemont and Cold Springs.
GOOD HOPE vs. VINEMONT
Good Hope and Vinemont took the floor first and it was all Lady Raiders. Emma Pugh started the game with...
CULLMAN - Cullman's seventh- and eighth-grade football teams were superior on the turf at Oliver Woodard Stadium Thursday night.
The two squads dominated North Jefferson to remain undefeated on the young season.
The seventh-grade team rolled to a 36-6 victory, scoring on their first four possessions and getting a touchdown by the defense late in the contest.
Cullman forced five turnovers in...
Photo: Colby Hutson, who set new records in each of his events including the men's 100 IM, 50 fly and 50 back.
CULLMAN - It was easy to see why swim fans are excited for another year of Cullman High School Swimming. Tuesday marked the first meet at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center for the Cats and they did...
CULLMAN - In the August 24 Cullman County Commission meeting, Commissioner Garry Marchman voted against many of the items on the agenda. Marchman, one of three of the Commission’s members, says he is concerned about the Commission’s focus and the direction in which they are headed.
Marchman says he receives around five complaints concerning roads each day. The Cullman County...
CULLMAN - The United Way of Cullman County’s Day of Caring is coming up next Tuesday, Sept. 13, and several volunteers are still needed. The Day of Caring is a special one-day event that benefits the agencies supported by the UWCC, as well as Cullman County residents.
There are 25 project sites throughout Cullman County, and the UWCC could use...
WEST POINT - A festive feel was in the air as the West Point Middle School Warriors took the field on Homecoming Tuesday afternoon, but it was the Hanceville Middle School Bulldogs who played the role of spoiler, defeating the Warriors 24-8.
“We started out solid,” said Hanceville head coach Stephen Chandler.
Hanceville took the ball first as the game opened...
CULLMAN – Recently, the Cullman County Home Builders Association held its annual Scholarship Fundraiser Sporting Clay Event at Maple Ridge Gun Club. The showing was one of the best they’ve had, according to CCHA president Willy Hendrix.
“I honestly believe this is one of the better turnouts we’ve had and that is something to be thankful for,” Hendrix said. “This...
GOOD HOPE - Good Hope Middle School has been flat out dominant during the past 26 regular season games. Make it 27 games after blowing out Fairview 48-20 last night to start out 2-0 under new coach Tim Hudson. Fairview was supposed to get the ball first to start out the game, but Good Hope had something to say...
GOOD HOPE - Having to adjust without the services of All-County middle blocker Kate Kent, the Good Hope Lady Raiders did just that with a new rotation that clicked in winning the home opener Tuesday on a brand new and newly painted hardwood floor at Good Hope Gymnasium, sweeping the Holly Pond Lady Broncos 25-14, 25-16 and 25-14.
Kent, a...
GOOD HOPE - Excitement filled the air Tuesday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to christen a brand new and newly painted hardwood floor at Good Hope Gymnasium.
The festivities took place 90 minutes before the first volleyball match of the 2016 season was held between Good Hope and Holly Pond in junior varsity, followed by the Lady Raiders and Lady...
GOOD HOPE - Right before school began, Good Hope girls’ basketball coach Michael Oldacre announced his retirement after 16 seasons with the Lady Raiders, posting 316 victories and three Cullman County championships.
Principal John Hood had options to look at in finding a replacement for Oldacre. He wasn't looking for just anyone, he was in search of the right hire.
Hood...
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s 19th-ranked volleyball team dominated in the Owens Community College Invitational over the holiday weekend, winning six matches to remain undefeated on the young season.
The Lions (8-0) beat Jackson (Michigan) College, Muskegon (Michigan) Community College, Waubonsee (Illinois) Community College, McHenry County (Illinois) College, Oakland (Michigan) Community College and Macomb (Michigan) Community College in Ohio, dropping only...
Pictured, (left to right): Patricia Kahler, Linda Schgier, Mayor Townson and Rhonda Van Zandt
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, Sept. 6 Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson officially proclaimed the week of Sept. 17-23 “Constitution Week” in the city of Cullman.
On Sept. 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met to sign the United States Constitution. Sept. 17, 2016, marks the...
Photo: Wallace State student James Arnold, left, contemplates a move as he plays outdoor checkers with Zach Glenn.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s Alumni Association, Student Government Association and Success Coaches hosted a “Back to Class Bash” last week in front of the Student Center.
Wallace State students had the opportunity to relax and participate in various entertaining activities, including outdoor checkers...
BATTLEGROUND - On Sept. 24 the gates of Camp Liberty will open at 10 a.m. for an all-day event called Rockin’ America’s Heroes, a launch party for The Valkyrie Initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the successful facilitation of the after-down range transition of veterans, first responders and their families.
“Rockin' America's Heroes is the first public event to be...
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Lions Club hosted a Labor Day car show and family fun event in the glorious shade of community park on Wesley Avenue Monday. The venue helped lessen the 90-degree heat, making the occasion quite enjoyable.
The President of the Fairview Lions Club, William Criso, stated, “It’s just an event we do for a fundraiser. Anyone’s welcome!...
SMITH LAKE PARK - The sunny weather had a great influence on Cullman County Parks & Rec’s Fourth Annual Sweet Tater Festival Sunday and Monday. According to CCP&R Director Doug Davenport this year saw the greatest turnout the festival has ever had. Davenport attributed it to being the first year that they did not have any rain interfering with...
Fairview Lions Club Labor Day Celebration and Car Show- Car registration starts at 7 a.m., parade at 11 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 5 at the park on Wesley Avenue across from the Fairview Superette. Car registration starts at 7 a.m. with a $15 registration fee. Parade starts at 11 a.m., with blowups, games and a greased pig contest after the parade....
Photo: Charles Shedd, left and Peggy Cole stand proudly with the new sign for the bridge honoring their late brother, Alton Shedd.
I still miss him after 50 years and it’s an honor to get to see the memorial bridge named after my brother.”
Charles Shedd
BAILEYTON - Family, friends and neighbors gathered together Sunday afternoon to remember Alton Shedd and to...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Women (CCRW) have announced that newly-elected Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, Rep. Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia will be the special guest speaker at their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 13.
“We are very pleased that the new Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mac McCutcheon, will be coming to Cullman,” said Maureen Chaney,...
Photo: l-r, Donnis Leeth, new mayor of Colony; Nancy Worley, chair of the Alabama Democratic Party; Ron Crumpton,candidate for U.S. Senate; Karen Johnson, with the Cullman County Democrats; Roger Duke, with the North Central Alabama Young Democrats; Ernestine Linton, with the Cullman County Democrats; and Josh Coleman, president of the North Central Alabama Young Democrats
CULLMAN - it appears that Donald...
CULLMAN - The 20th Annual Sweet Tater Festival kicks off at Smith Lake Park tomorrow, Sunday, Sept. 4 and continues Monday, Labor Day, Sept. 5. The festival will run from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. both days.
Admission is $3 per person.
There will be live entertainment, food vendors, arts & crafts vendors, door prizes, kiddie rides and, of course, sweet potatoes!
The Sweet...
Photo: Cullman High School Varsity Girls and Boys
CULLMAN - Oliver Woodard Stadium took on a different look than normal Saturday morning with the Cullman High School Bearcat 2-mile cross country run.
The event featured 14 schools from north and central Alabama, competing in a fast-paced 2-mile course, different than the normal 3.1 miles for high school and junior high cross...
